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The past participle of the verb, the -ing word, functioning as a noun called a gerund. Example gerund direct objects:
We like camping and fishing.
They teach cooking and baking.
Don't waste your wising on a star.
The past participle of the verb can also function as an adjective, which can describe a direct object noun. Example:
We used our waiting time to have something to eat.
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What is the part of speech created by adding ing to a verb?
With 'be' the -ing form makes the continuous form of the verb phrase:were eating, was playing, is having.without be it forms the -ing participle, which is the first verb of an -ing clause:I like eating, I like eating fruit.
What suffix can change adjective into verbs?
ing
What are the different types of houses in Belgium?
I wish i !@#$ing knew!
Words ending in ing that also have an e?
ending, ageing, needing
Word ending in -ing having characteristics of both a verb and a noun?
beginning
How is gerund used?
Always as a noun: object of a preposition direct object appositive subject subject compliment A gerund will always end in -ing.
What is a word that starts with ing and ends in ing?
Ingurgitating means overeat or eat immodestly; is a word that starts and ends with ing.
Who acquired ING Direct?
Capital One acquired ING Direct in 2012.
What is a gerund in English grammar?
A form of a verb that can be used as a noun.
Where is the headquarters for ING Direct in the USA?
ING Direct USA is now a wholly owned by Capital Direct 360 based out of Tysons Corner, USA. The ING Direct moved over to the Capital Direct 360 company as of February 2013.
Is ING direct owned by AIG?
NO ING is not failing.... AIG is.
Is ING Direct UK located directly in the UK?
According to the website of ING Direct, two ING Direct headquarters are located in Cardiff and Reading. Both of these cities are located in the United Kingdom.
What place ends in ing?
reading
What is a direct object in a gerund phrase?
A gerund phrase cannot have a direct object, but it can function as a direct object, since gerunds function as nouns in a sentence.Dad hates cutting the grass.Dad loves fishing on Saturdays.Mom hates nagging Dad.Mom loves hugging Dad.
What is the description of a gerund?
A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence. It can act as the subject, object, or complement of a sentence, and is derived from a verb but functions as a noun.
What is the mailing address for ING Direct?
ING DIRECT P.O. Box 60 St. Cloud, MN 56302-0060
What starts with D and ends in -ing?
One possible answer is "dancing."
